Carlton, Ore.—Ackley Beverage Group, a private equity investment firm based in Seattle, Wash., has purchased Merriman Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of Oregon. The 44-acre vineyard was planted in 1999 mostly to Pinot Noir with a few acres of Chardonnay. The Merriman Vineyard will now supply more grapes for Montinore Estate, which Ackley Beverage Group partnered with in February. The vineyard is one of the largest Demeter certified Biodynamic vineyards in Oregon.